Drienčany

Drienčany (Hungarian: Derencseny) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia.

Drienčany
Village
Protestant church in Drienčany
Drienčany
Location of Drienčany in the Banská Bystrica Region
Drienčany
Location of Drienčany in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°28′N 20°04′E
Country Slovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictRimavská Sobota
First mentioned1291
Area
 • Total11.002552 km2 (4.248109 sq mi)
Elevation
229 m (751 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total248
 • Density23/km2 (58/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
980 23
Area code(s)+421-47
Car plateRS
Websitewww.driencany.sk

History

In historical records from the Kingdom of Hungary, the village was first mentioned in 1291 (Drenchen) when it was owned by the gens Balog. Later the Hungarian Derencsényi family obtained the lordship. The castle had been built here and it until the end of 17th century. In the 15th century the castle was conquered by the Hussite John Jiskra. In 16th century Drienčany had been devastated, village became populated in the beginning of 18th century. Inhabitants had been engaged in agriculture, basketry, wax production and livestock breeding.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1829-1887 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1698-1895 (parish A)

See also



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